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Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Sri Lankan Association of Thailand Extend Humanitarian Assistance to Sri Lanka Following Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award at the Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme in Thailand
The Certificate Conferment Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme Class 32, Dhammaduta Certificate Programme Class 3, and Vipassana Meditation Certificate Programme (International Programme) Class 2 was held on 4 June 2026 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in Thailand. During the ceremony, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award in recognition of her contribution and support towards the promotion of Buddhist relations and cooperation.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.
The Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and the Sri Lankan Association of Thailand have extended generous humanitarian contributions to support Sri Lankans affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’, which caused severe hardship and damage across several parts of Sri Lanka.
In this regard, donations amounting to THB 328,500 from the Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and THB 200,000 from the Sri Lankan Association of Thailand, totaling approximately LKR 5.2 million, were made to assist relief and recovery efforts for the affected communities.
The donations were formally handed over to the Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, by the President of the Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce, Dilan Samarakoon, and the President of the Sri Lankan Association of Thailand, Mr. Damith Silva.
Ambassador Edirisinghe expressed her heartfelt appreciation for these timely and compassionate gestures, noting that such acts of solidarity reflect the strong bonds of friendship between Sri Lanka and Thailand, as well as the deep commitment of Sri Lankan business and community organizations in Thailand to support their homeland during times of crisis. She assured that all contributions would be channelled through the appropriate authorities to provide relief and assistance to those most affected.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok extends its sincere gratitude to the Thai–Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and the Sri Lankan Association of Thailand for their continued cooperation and support, reaffirming the importance of people-to-people ties and community solidarity between the two countries.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
18.12.2025
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award at the Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme in Thailand
The Certificate Conferment Ceremony of the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Programme Class 32, Dhammaduta Certificate Programme Class 3, and Vipassana Meditation Certificate Programme (International Programme) Class 2 was held on 4 June 2026 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in Thailand. During the ceremony, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, H.E. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was honoured with the Distinguished Dhamma Award in recognition of her contribution and support towards the promotion of Buddhist relations and cooperation.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Participates in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka & Permanent Representative to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe represented in the 15th Celebration of Silk: Thai Silk Road to the World, held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok, together with her spouse and two daughters. The family proudly showcased costumes inspired by traditional Sri Lankan attire and crafted from Thai silk by students of Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka through a creative fusion with Thailand’s renowned silk craftsmanship.